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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,285 and 691,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,285 and 691,202 is: 1,482,415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,285 : 691,202 = 691,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,285/691,202 = 691,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,285x = 691,202 × 691,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,285x = 477,760,204,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,760,204,804/322,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,415.27

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